Principal Town Planner

Principal Town Planner

Location:

Shrewsbury
Salary:
Competitive + Benefits + Hybrid Working

A specialist property and planning consultancy with a strong presence across the Midlands is looking to appoint a Principal Town Planner to join its established team in Shrewsbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MRTPI planner seeking greater autonomy, high-quality project exposure, and a clear progression pathway within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

The business has an excellent reputation across the residential, rural, commercial, energy, and strategic land sectors, with planners working closely alongside architects, surveyors, engineers, and heritage specialists on a diverse range of projects.

As a Principal Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering complex planning projects while helping to shape the future growth of the planning team.

You'll work on a varied portfolio including:

Residential and mixed-use developments
Strategic land promotion
Rural diversification schemes
Renewable energy projects
Commercial and employment developments
Heritage and regeneration projects

The role offers the chance to lead projects from inception through to determination and appeal, while managing client relationships and mentoring junior planners.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a varied caseload of planning applications and appeals
Provide strategic planning advice to a broad client base
Prepare Planning Statements, site appraisals, and planning strategies
Manage stakeholder and local authority relationships
Support business development activities and client growth
Mentor and support junior members of the planning team
Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams on large-scale projects

About You

The successful candidate is likely to have:

MRTPI chartered status
Significant post-qualification experience within consultancy or private practice
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and policy framework
Experience managing complex planning applications and appeals
Excellent communication and report-writing skills
Commercial awareness and strong client-facing ability
A proactive and collaborative approach

This opportunity would suit either an established Principal Planner or a Senior Planner ready to step into a more senior leadership role.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Clear progression opportunities
Exposure to high-profile and diverse projects
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Opportunity to work within an established multidisciplinary consultancy environment

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch